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📢 Call for Papers – Special Issue Announcement 🌉 We are excited to announce that the Special Issue of the prestigious journal Engineering Structures on: "Management, Conservation, and Improvement of Masonry Bridges: Challenges and Solutions" is now open for submissions! Guest Editors: Ivo Caliò, Cristina Costa, Matthew Gilbert, Lorenzo Macorini, Daniel Oliveira, Carlo Pellegrino, Vasilis Sarhosis and Paolo Zampieri This Special Issue aims to gather groundbreaking research and practical insights into the structural assessment, conservation strategies, and modern interventions for masonry bridges, which represent an invaluable part of our cultural heritage and a fundamental field of structural engineering. 💡 Key Topics Include (but not only): - Structural health monitoring and diagnostics. - Numerical modeling and experimental studies. - Innovative restoration and strengthening techniques. - Sustainability in maintenance and conservation. 🗓️ Submission Deadline: 31 August 2025 🔗 Submit your paper here: https://lnkd.in/etWi_UMS

During the closing ceremony of the WoMAB Workshop (The 1st International Workshop On inspection, testing, monitoring, assessment and maintenance of Masonry Arch Bridges), Prof. Bassam Izzuddin (Professor at Imperial College London and Editor-In-Chief of Engineering Structures) delivered the Career Award to Prof. carmelo majorana (University of Padua, ICEA department).

🚀 Dopo la Conclusione del 1° Workshop Internazionale WoMAB, Inizia la Giornata-Studio FABRE! 🚀 L'Orto Botanico di Padova ha ospitato oggi la Giornata-Studio Fabre, dedicata alla valutazione, gestione, manutenzione e monitoraggio dei ponti in muratura. Questo evento offre un’importante opportunità per approfondire ulteriormente le tematiche trattate durante il workshop e per esplorare strategie e best practices nel campo dei ponti in muratura. #GiornataStudioFabre #PontiInMuratura #Valutazione #Manutenzione #Monitoraggio #Engineering

🚀 The WoMAB Conference Concluded with Great Success! 🚀 We are delighted to announce that the WoMAB conference has concluded with great success! 🎉 It was an event rich in insights and stimulating discussions on the assessment, strengthening, and maintenance of masonry arch bridges. The final presentation we attended was by Prof. Bassam Izzuddin from Imperial College London, who delivered a contribution titled "Partitioned Modeling for Effective Multi-Fidelity Analysis of Masonry Arch Bridges." His presentation was particularly interesting and in-depth, offering an advanced view of modeling techniques for multi-fidelity analysis of masonry arch bridges. A heartfelt thank you to all the speakers and participants for making this event so memorable! #WoMAB #MasonryArchBridges #Engineering

🔍 Third Session: Strengthening and Maintenance of Masonry Arch Bridges at the WoMAB Conference 🔍 We are excited to share the success of the third session at the WoMAB conference, focusing on the strengthening and maintenance of masonry arch bridges! During the session, both traditional and innovative strengthening techniques for masonry arch bridges were presented. Additionally, the session delved into how to conduct bridge assessments starting from visual inspections, incorporating repair techniques based on non-destructive methodologies. Stay tuned for the latest updates! #WoMAB #MasonryArchBridges #Strengthening #Maintenance #Engineering

🔔 Final Presentations: Second Session of the WoMAB Workshop 🔔 We are pleased to share that the final presentations of the second session at the WoMAB workshop took place this morning! The concluding segment offered valuable insights into fatigue assessment and seismic retrofit strategies for masonry arch bridges. The engaging presentations enhanced our understanding of these critical topics. A big thank you to all the presenters for their excellent work and to the attendees for their active participation. Your engagement continues to drive meaningful discussions and innovations in the field. #WoMAB #MasonryArchBridges #Workshop #Assessment #Analysis #Engineering

🔍 Second Session: Assessment and Analysis of Masonry Arch Bridges at WoMAB Conference 🔍 We are excited to announce the successful completion of the first part of the second session at the WoMAB conference, dedicated to the assessment and analysis of masonry arch bridges! Due to the high number of contributions, this session has been divided into multiple parts to thoroughly cover the diverse topics presented. Experts shared their insights on various strategies for both two-dimensional and three-dimensional modeling of masonry arch bridges, as well as multi-level assessment methods. These discussions provided a comprehensive overview of the latest advancements and techniques in the field. Stay tuned for further updates and details on the continuation of this session and other upcoming sessions at the WoMAB conference. Thank you all for your participation! 🌉 #WoMAB #MasonryArchBridges #Assessment #Analysis #Engineering

🎉 Congratulations to Prof. Vasilis Sarhosis! 🏆 We are thrilled to announce that Prof. Vasilis Sarhosis has been honored with the WoMAB Senior Award, presented by the chairs of the conference, Carlo Pellegrino and Paolo Zampieri, along with the organizing committee of the first International WoMAB Workshop on masonry arch bridges. This award recognizes his exceptional contributions to the science and practice of masonry arch bridges over the past 10 years. During the workshop, Prof. Sarhosis also presented the contribution titled “Laboratory Testing of a Full-Scale Masonry Arch Bridge,” further showcasing his expertise and significant impact in the field. His work, which includes numerous scientific papers, conference presentations, and professional achievements, has had a remarkable impact on strengthening the scientific and practical foundation of the sector. #WoMAB #MasonryArchBridges #Research #Innovation #Award

🔍 First Session: Testing and Monitoring of Masonry Arch Bridges at WoMAB Conference 🔍 We are pleased to announce that the first session of the WoMAB conference, dedicated to the testing and monitoring of masonry arch bridges, has taken place with great success! During this session, experts covered various critical aspects related to masonry arch bridges. Topics included non-destructive testing and monitoring techniques, risk assessment related to scour, laboratory test results on full-scale masonry bridges, methods for characterizing material degradation through NDT, and monitoring strategies for railway bridges. Thank you to all the speakers for their valuable contributions and to the participants for their enthusiasm and engagement. Stay tuned for further updates and details on the upcoming sessions of the WoMAB conference! Thank you all for your participation! 🌉

🚀 The WOMAB Event on Masonry Arch Bridges Has Officially Started! 🚀 We are excited to announce that our event dedicated to masonry arch bridges has kicked off today. It’s an unmissable opportunity to explore innovations, intervention techniques, and best practices in this fascinating field of civil engineering. 🔍 What to Expect: - Presentations from industry experts - Discussions on case studies and recent projects - Networking opportunities with professionals and academics A special thanks to all the speakers, participants and sponsors who make this event possible. We look forward to sharing the latest innovations with you! Stay tuned for real-time updates! #WoMAB #MasonryBridges